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Knowles Appoints Ye Jane Li to the Board of Directors
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device
solutions, today announced the appointment of Ye Jane Li to the Board of
Directors. Her appointment is effective February 21, 2018 and expands
the Board to 10 directors, 9 of whom are independent.
Ms. Li is a strategic advisor to Diversis Capital, LLC, a private equity
firm that invests in middle-market companies and has been in that role
since 2013. She is also a director of Semtech Corporation (News - Alert) since 2016.
Ms. Li was the Chief Operating Officer for Huawei Enterprise USA, Inc.
from 2012 to 2015. Before joining Huawei Enterprise USA, she served as
General Manager for Huawei (News - Alert) Symantec USA, Inc. Prior to that, she was a
consultant to The Gores Group, a private equity firm focusing on the
technology sector. Prior to the Gores Group, Ms. Li held senior
executive roles with Eudyna Devices USA Inc., Fujitsu Compound
Semiconductor Inc., Neophotonics Corporation, Novalux Inc. and a
director role with Corning (News - Alert) Incorporated.
Ms. Li received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in
Telecommunications and Elecronics Engineering from Zhejiang University
and a Master's in Communications and Development from Ohio University.
"We are delighted to welcome Jane to Knowles' Board of Directors. She
has extensive experience in the technology businesses and developing IOT
markets and unique insights into international and rapid growth markets
which are valuable additions to Knowles," commented Jean Pierre Ergas,
Chairman of the Board of Knowles.
Ms. Li has been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and the
Governance and Nominating Committee of Knowles' Board of Directors.
About Knowles:
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global supplier of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device
solutions, serving the mobile consumer electronics, communications,
medical, military, aerospace, and industrial markets. Knowles uses its
leading position in MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones
and strong capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize
audio systems and improve the user experience in smartphones, tablets,
and wearables. Knowles is also the leader in acoustics components used
in hearing aids and has a strong position in high-end oscillators
(timing devices) and capacitors. Knowles' focus on the customer,
combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques,
rigorous testing and global scale, enables it to deliver innovative
solutions that optimize the user experience. Founded in 1946 and
headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with
employees in 12 countries. For more information, visit knowles.com.
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